Flowers Are Bait Chapter 253:

The whole country was abuzz with excitement.

Whatever station you flipped to, coverage of Hwaidome dominated the airwaves. Terms like Suguk Pharmaceutical, Summer, Hwaidome, confinement, and torture had flooded every major news portal, with outlets endlessly replaying the shocking accounts of those unlawful tests.

This morning, authorities probing the illicit trials stormed Suguk Pharmaceutical's premises for two and a half hours. They gathered evidence on the mind-altering substance Summer, such as lab surveillance videos and documentation. The focus was on Suguk's moral studies group and Professor Jo Kyeongcheon's facility at D University. Here's the update from correspondent Lee Myeonggyeong.

Lee-yeon switched off the television, overwhelmed by waves of fatigue simply from hearing the reports. All at once, a juicy cherry tomato hovered by her mouth. Cool fingertips brushed her gums lightly, as if by accident.

Mr. Kwon Chae-woo, isn't this the wrong moment?

She knitted her brows, her expression full of worry, while shutting down the screen that had gone fully black. The globe was in chaos over the hallucinogenic drug derived from tormented individuals, yet Kwon Chae-woo appeared detached, as though purposely ignoring the turmoil on the opposite shore.

Paradoxically, since Lee-yeon chose hospitalization for her peace of mind, he had clung to her side relentlessly, unwilling to depart.

Instead, he shifted to a new subject.

By the way, why hesitate to sign the marriage papers at this point?

I can't simply overlook this, ah

While toying with Lee-yeon's thumb, he selected a Shine Muscat to offer her.

Does the signing matter at this juncture? Lee-yeon shot a fierce look at the composed fellow.

Without a doubt, Kwon Chae-woo's top priority revolved around their wedding announcement.

People everywhere are panicking over your brother's disappearance!

With her complexion drained, Lee-yeon yelled, and Kwon Chae-woo cocked his head.

Is that your current worry? Kwon Kiseok? Do you feel concern for him?

No

Freaking out about whether his remains turn up? Or perhaps he's fleeing without a bite to eat?

His intense stare fixed on Lee-yeon, pressing for a reply.

Respond properly. Open wide.

With a cherry tomato in hand, he softly nudged her lips. She gave an exasperated glance but parted them willingly, and right then, the man's piercing eyes gentled. Lee-yeon chewed quickly, gulping down the juicy burst, then at last voiced her thoughts.

What I'm saying is, I'm scared that Mr. Kwon Chae-woo could get hurt!

That won't occur.

Suguk Pharmaceutical faced a devastating hit, while the shady links between the Kwon clan and officials would unravel progressively under Kwon Kiseok's banner.

The figure destined to fall beneath the burden of all those offenses was Kwon Kiseok alone, not the entire Kwon lineage. For the time being, anyway.

Kwon Chae-woo would dictate the instant the Kwon family tumbled, and beforehand, he intended to milk them for all they were worth. Beneath his relaxed grin, he expertly masked his ruthless schemes.

At present, the person inflicting pain on me is Ms. Lee-yeon.

What?

The comatose figure endured the blows fearlessly, yet the child's father gets none?

Lee-yeon lifted her shoulders, signaling for more fruit by parting her lips. Kwon Chae-woo masked his dark designs with a casual demeanor.

Did you intend to bring up your kid alongside another person?

Cough. Cough.

Kwon Chae-woo's gaze sharpened abruptly amid his harsh coughing fit. See there, you're clearly feeling ashamed.

Cough, what do you mean! Lee-yeon exclaimed.

Yet why the flush and the dramatic response?

Kwon Chae-woo stated calmly while sliding his fingers from her ear down to her collarbone.

Lee-yeon, remember what I said. I've killed chickens with my teeth and can rip off a roof. Why settle for merely nibbling your fingers?

He set the fruit tray aside on the bedside table and drew nearer to her.

I refuse to settle as a mere side spouse.

His nose brushed against her bare neck, where the veins pulsed visibly. Lee-yeon gulped nervously, a shiver running through her as his warm breath teased her delicate skin with every syllable.

However, I can't claim you fully without dominating the pack. Blast it, I'll eliminate all rivals beneath me.

Halt! The infant might pick up on your words!

Fine, then the little one ought to understand the depth of Daddy's affection for Mommy.

What the

Lee-yeon understands as well; handling and discarding bodies is just my hobby.

As Lee-yeon sat stunned, Kwon Chae-woo enfolded her securely in his embrace and kept nipping at her neck insistently.

Do I seem like the type to stay a devoted spouse forever? Absolutely not; I can provide far more than that.

The grip of his arms around Lee-yeon tightened further.

Even so, the marriage certificate

Truth be told, no other motive existed.

Having navigated a fake marriage document before, Lee-yeon saw little significance in one mere sheet. After cohabiting and starting a family, the official tie appeared rather insignificant. Could any connection be tighter than theirs?

Kwon Chae-woo, with a furrowed brow like he was pondering intensely, appeared to relent, especially after Lee-yeon's idea to formalize their union once things calmed.

Still, whenever intricate feelings proved tough for him to manage, he displayed this kind of attitude.

What? Marriage registration!?